Category Archives: My World

The Life of a Musician ~ Take 123

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Gandalfe

Only a dedicated musician would take $20,000 in instruments in his $500 car, 50 miles one way to make $20. ~ Anon The holiday season is upon us and for most musicians this is a busy time. I am an … Continue reading →

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How Important are You?

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Gandalfe

I’ve seen these two posts on Facebook this week and it kinda struck home. This first one is a data spew that I found fascinating: This next one is from the aspect of space, a place that always makes me … Continue reading →

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Pricing your Band ~ A Lesson in Economics

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Gandalfe

My favorite things in life don’t cost any money. It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time. ~ Steve Jobs I have been running the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra for approaching 12 years. Three to … Continue reading →

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Not in my Neighborhood ~ Homeless Squatters

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Gandalfe

“You can spend the money on new housing for poor people and the homeless, or you can spend it on a football stadium or a golf course.” ~ Jello Biafra Recently some homeless people were discovered squatting in a house … Continue reading →

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Bunny and Duck Love

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Gandalfe

How strange that Nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude! ~ Emily Dickinson Suzy and I were on our morning walk and were surprised during the one mile travail to find two bunnies running about. We live near … Continue reading →

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Guide to Late Bloomers ~ Returning to Music Performance

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Gandalfe

“If I were to begin life again, I would devote it to music. It is the only cheap and unpunished rapture upon earth.” ~ Sydney Smith Baby boomers are retiring in very large numbers. They are selecting hobbies that are … Continue reading →

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Retirement Tales ~ Year One

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Gandalfe

“You know Jim, I’ve discovered that the more time one has, the more time one wastes.” ~ Byron Roberts (Suzy’s Dad) after hearing me talk about only having one job after retiring from the Army Reserves. Last year at this … Continue reading →

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Composition of Love and Family

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Gandalfe

Nothing goes by luck in composition. It allows of no tricks. The best you can write will be the best you are. ~ Henry David Thoreau Just before my senior year in high school, my dad was relocated to Minneapolis … Continue reading →

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Summer 2014 ~ The Quiet Change to Autumn

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Gandalfe

The foliage has been losing its freshness through the month of August, and here and there a yellow leaf shows itself like the first gray hair amidst the locks of a beauty who has seen one season too many…. September … Continue reading →

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Seattle Times: At 92, area’s last typewriter repairman loves his Selectrics

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Gandalfe

This was such a cool article I just had to share. The area’s last typewriter repairman is 92 and he’ll tell you all kinds of stories. Bob Montgomery has the time for stories because he’s not that busy these days. … Continue reading →

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